{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/web/proverbs/28","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-06-09T23:06:01.086Z"},"reference":{"translation":"WEB","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":28,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":27,"nextChapter":29,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":28},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"Evil men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, |It's not wrong.| He is a partner with a destroyer."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 28 (WEB)","markdown":"[Proverbs 28](https://primebible.com/web/proverbs/28)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* WEB. https://primebible.com/web/proverbs/28 (accessed 2026-06-09)."}}